Explore the Family Name Gaeth
The meaning of Gaeth
North German (Gäth): 1. variant of Gäde (see Gaede). 2. from Middle Low German gade ‘fitting, suitable, stately’, probably a nickname for a compatible person. Compare Gath.
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How common is the last name Gaeth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Gaeth' saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 57,985 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 65,066, indicating a decline of 12.21%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Gaeth surname decreased from 328 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, representing a reduction of 7.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 16.67% over the same period, moving from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #65,066 | -12.21% |
| Count | 328 | 305 | -7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaeth
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Gaeth' has also seen some changes based on Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.51% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that experienced a slight decrease to 93.77% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in individuals identifying as being of two or more races, from zero in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose, starting at zero in 2000 and rising to 1.97% in 2010. The data shows a decline in individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, falling from 2.13% and 1.52% respectively in 2000 to zero in both categories by 2010. No individuals with the Gaeth surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 93.77% | -0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |